Lisa Chin - 27 May 2014

To the Commissioner,

I would like to formally express my opposition to hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory for the following reasons.

Hydraulic Fracturing is not proven to be a safe practice
despite the claims of industry representatives. Hydraulic Fracturing
today is in its infancy and not the same practice that has been
utilised since the 40’s and it poses a much greater risk to our
environment than it once did.

In the USA it has been proven that the strict regulation
has little effect on environmental incidents occurring in the
unconventional gas industry. The real, undeniable cases of sickness and
environmental devastation occurring in the USA due to fracking cannot
be overlooked. These are real cases with real people. Not a scare
campaign but a list of many cases of individuals against corporations
coming off second best and being brushed aside and ignored.

I particularly oppose fracking because it has
potential to contaminate and damage underground water sources. Water
means life and to discount the enormous risk that fracking would pose
to the main water source for many communities is irresponsible and
ignorant.

The NT is a unique place that should not destroyed in the name of progress and profits.